Justin Walker
4-8-09
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Lesson Plan #2

Title: Complex Sentences

Goals: To develop an appreciation for the relevance that grammar has in their life
To understand the connection between grammar and potential success
To develop a working knowledge of complex sentences

Objectives: The student will be able to explain what a complex sentence is, and why it is useful.
The will be able to take two simple sentences and create one complex sentences.
The student will be able to create one complex paragraph from many simple and run-on sentences.

Materials: paper, pencil

Technology: computer, and power point projector

Modifications: For those that are below grade level in their grammar comprehension, I will scaffold them with an above grade level grammar person.

Assessment: There will be five frames of complex sentences to complete, and one complex paragraph to re-write.

Procedure: PP of a picture of complex wave and chaos theory in action to get the creative juices flowing.
PP: The longest word in the oxford medical dictionary
PP: A short discussion on the longest sentence ever written
PP: Situations and times where grammar is extremely important
PP: Definition and use of a complex sentence
PP: Five different frames of complex sentence creation with instant feedback
PP: Complex paragraph creation